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Tuesday Aug 21, 2018
Tuesday Aug 21, 2018
PRAYING WITH POWER
Going Vertical
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
James 5:13 - Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. 14 Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven.16 Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. 17 Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years! 18 Then, when he prayed again, the sky sent down rain and the earth began to yield its crops.
James 5:16 - Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—it is dynamic and can have tremendous power]. (AMP)
1. Righteous Prayers Are Powerful
Romans 3:22 - This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile,
Hebrews 10:19 - And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus.
James 5:15 - And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
2. Persistent Prayers Are Powerful
James 5:16 - The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much.
James 5:17 - Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years! 18 Then, when he prayed again, the sky sent down rain and the earth began to yield its crops.
3. United Prayers Are Powerful
James 5:16 - Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored.
1 Peter 3:7 - Husbands, in a similar way, live with your wives with understanding since they are weaker than you are. Honor your wives as those who share God’s life-giving kindness so that nothing will interfere with your prayers.
Matthew 6:14 - If you forgive the failures of others, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you don’t forgive others, your Father will not forgive your failures.
Monday Aug 13, 2018
Monday Aug 13, 2018
PRAYING TOGETHER
Going Vertical
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
1. The Apostles Prayed Together
Acts 6:2 - So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers. They said, “We apostles should spend our time teaching the word of God, not running a food program. 3 And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility. 4 Then we apostles can spend our time in prayer and teaching the word.”
Acts 1:14 - They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus.
Acts 2:42 - All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.
Acts 3:3 - Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service.
Acts 4:31 - After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness.
Acts 5:12 - And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch.
2. Jesus Prayed Together
Matthew 6 9 - Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name … “
Matthew 7:7 - “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”
Matthew 18:19 - Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
3. Everyone Prayed Together
Acts 7:59 - As they stoned him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60 He fell to his knees, shouting, “Lord, don’t charge them with this sin!” And with that, he died.
Monday Aug 13, 2018
Monday Aug 13, 2018
Jesus Simply Says “Follow Me”
Pastor Peter Young
Matthew 16:24 - Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.”
1. How does it start? With an invitation to follow
Matthew 4:18 - Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 19 And He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.
2. Who gets the invite? Everyone! Not just the qualified
Matthew 9:9 - As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called Matthew, sitting in the tax collector's booth; and He said to him, "Follow Me!" And he got up and followed Him.
3. What is the cost? – It will cost you everything
Matthew 19:21 - Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."
Luke 9:61 - Another also said, "I will follow You, Lord; but first permit me to say good-bye to those at home." 62 But Jesus said to him, "No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
4. Why should I respond? To gain what you cannot lose
Matthew 16:25 - For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. 26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
5. Where and when do I begin? Here and now
Mark 1:18 - Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.
Luke 5:28 - And he left everything behind and got up and began to follow Him.
Monday Jul 30, 2018
Monday Jul 30, 2018
Warrior Arise – He Who Praises
Pastor Jamie Jones
Psalm 34:1 - I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; the humble shall hear of it and be glad. 3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.
1. Your praise isn’t an indicator of where you are, it’s an indicator of where you’re going.
2. Satan will always attack your praise because he knows where it can take you.
3. Complaining will never take you to your next level, but it will guarantee you to stay on the current one.
2 Corinthians 5:7 – For we walk by faith, not by sight
Monday Jul 23, 2018
Monday Jul 23, 2018
“You Are The Fragrance of Life”
Pastor Tommy Russo
1. I Preach Peace in Christ
2 Corinthians 2:12 - When I came to the city of Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord opened a door of opportunity for me. 13 But I had no peace of mind because my dear brother Titus hadn’t yet arrived with a report from you. So I said good-bye and went on to Macedonia to find him.”
Philippians 4:6 - Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
2. I Preach Freedom in Christ
2 Corinthians 2:14 - But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession.
Galatians 5:1 - For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
3. I Preach Life in Christ
2 Corinthians 2: 14-16 - Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. 15 Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing. 16 To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume.
2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
4. I Preach With Sincerity and Authority
2 Corinthians 2:16 - And who is adequate for such a task as this? 17 You see, we are not like the many hucksters who preach for personal profit. We preach the word of God with sincerity and with Christ’s authority, knowing that God is watching us.”
Romans 8:11 - If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.
Monday Jul 16, 2018
Monday Jul 16, 2018
PEOPLE OR GOD?
Summer Vibes
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
CONNECTING WITH GOD
1. Connect With Gratitude
Psalm 34:1 - I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
Psalm 34:2 - My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
Psalm 34:3 - Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.
2. Connect With Freedom
Psalm 34:4 - I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. 6 This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
3. Connect With Strength
Psalm 34:8 - Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. 9 Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. 10 The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.
4. Connect With The Big Picture
Psalm 34:11 - Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
* A Life Of Honesty
Psalm 34:12 - Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, 13 keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies.
* A Life Of Peace
Psalm 34:14 - Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
* A Life Of Freedom
Psalm 34:17 - The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
* A Life With Your Closest Friend
Psalm 34:18 - The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Monday Jul 09, 2018
Monday Jul 09, 2018
THE RIGHT ROAD
Summer Vibes
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
Psalm 1
Matthew 7:13 - "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
THE RIGHT WAY – PATH – ROAD OF LIFE
1. A Road Of Growth And Development
Psalm 1:1 - Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
2. A Road Of Meditation And Prayer
Psalm 1:2 - But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
HOW TO ENJOY MEDITATION AND PRAYER
* Find A Quiet Place Matthew 6:6 - "Here's what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won't be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace. (MSG)
* Cast Your Cares Onto God
1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
* Ask The Holy Spirit To Reveal Jesus To You
John 16:14 - He (The Holy Spirit) will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you.
* Be Still And Know God
Psalm 46:10 - “Be still, and know that I am God.”
* Think About And Quote Scriptures
Psalm 1:2 - But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
3. A Road Of Prosperity
Psalm 1:3 - He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control.
4. A Road Of Reward
Psalm 1:6 - For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
John 12:26 - "If any of you wants to serve me, then follow me. Then you'll be where I am, ready to serve at a moment's notice. The Father will honor and reward anyone who serves me. (MSG)
Monday Jul 09, 2018
Monday Jul 09, 2018
THE KINGDOM OF GOD … UNCOMMON PEOPLE
The Kingdom Of God Is Like …
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
Matthew 13:47-48 - “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered some of every kind, which, when it was full, they drew to shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away.
1. Be Yourself
Ephesians 2:10 - For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
2. Give Yourself To God
Matthew 13:49-50 – “So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth, separate the wicked from among the just, and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”
Romans 10:9 - If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
3. Let Other People Be Themselves
1 Corinthians 12:14-16 - Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear says, “I am not part of the body because I am not an eye,” would that make it any less a part of the body?
4. Reach Everyone
2 Peter 3:9 - The Lord is not slow in doing what he promised—the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to be lost, but he wants all people to change their hearts and lives.
Wednesday Jun 27, 2018
Wednesday Jun 27, 2018
THE KINGDOM OF GOD … VALUABLE
The Kingdom Of God Is Like …
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
Matthew 13:44-46- “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field. “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!
Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
John 1:12 - But as many as received [Christ] Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.
1. When You Feel Hidden God Comes Looking For You
Matthew 13:44 - “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”
Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of Man [Jesus] has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
2. When You Feel Hurt God Comes Looking For You
Matthew 13:45-46 - “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 - Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
3. You Are More Valuable Than You Think
Matthew 13:44 - “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field … and sells all that he has and buys that field.”
Matthew 13:46 - When he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.”
Romans 8:32 – He [God] who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?
Tuesday Jun 19, 2018
Tuesday Jun 19, 2018
A GOOD FATHER
Father’s Day Weekend 2018
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
Matthew 6:9 - “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
1. Our Father … Jesus Brings Us Into His Family
John 1:12 - But to all who did receive [Christ] him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.
John 17:21 - I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.
2. Our Father … No One Is Fatherless
Psalm 68:5 - A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.
Psalm 68:6 - God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.
3. Our Father … Always Welcomes Us Home
Luke 15:22 - But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.